Cable Front Squat to Press
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Difficulty
Medium_to_Hard
Equipment Needed
Cable Pulley
Starting Position
Add the appropriate weight to the machine.
Pull the cables up to your shoulders with elbows flared out in front at shoulder level.
Procedure
- Take a shoulder width stance with your feet.
- Squat down until you reach a 90 degree bend at the knee
- Push upward using your quads and hips until you reach the starting position.
- Extend your arms up overhead and slowly lower them to the starting position.
- Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions and sets.
- Repeat
Coaching Keys
- Keep the pressure on the heels of your feet.
- Make sure to limit the amount of flexion (lean) at the waist.
- Keep the abdominals flexed or tight.
- Do not lock elbows when extending arms overhead.
You Should Feel it...
In your thighs, core, shoulders and hips.
Exercise Purpose
Improves total body strength and power
Improves core strength and stability.
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